Connecting With Patrons During Extended Library Closures

Virtual Ideas

• Creative Bug - free 2 month trial to thousands of online art classes (all ages)
• Hanging in There? More Library Programming Resources for Families and You (youth & families)
• Publishers who have granted permission to use their books during read-aloud sessions, and their requirements for doing so.
• Classes and meetings via Zoom or other online meeting tools (all ages).
• Chair yoga hosted virtually (adult).
• Staff takeover of Facebook/Instagram/Twitter to show personalities and maintain connections.
• Community (virtual) art project.
• Build a LEGO creation and share it on social media.

Virtual (non-library) Resources

• Scholastic Learn at Home site (K-12)
• Livestreamed events for the "Great Staycation"

Non-Virtual Resources

• Call the library and hear a story read by staff member.
• Promote 24/7 Wi-Fi access outside the library building (with appropriate social distancing).

OWWL Library Programs

Is your library doing something unique, creative, or new to provide programming or services to your community members during this period of social distancing?

Share your virtual youth, adult, and all ages programs here.

Have you added a service or resource? Are you doing a challenge on Facebook? Tell us about it here.